California
Newsom signed into law a bill that requires subscription services to provide a one-click option to unsubscribe, among other consumer protections.
Sept. 24, 2024
The Tenant Anti-Harassment Ordinance was adopted in 2021 to better protect renters from being intimidated or threatened by their landlords. But advocates said it was ineffective.
Climate & Environment
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law a plastic bag bill that will ban stores from offering heavyweight “reusable” plastic bags at the checkout line.
Sept. 22, 2024
World & Nation
A federal judge has temporarily blocked Tennessee from enforcing a law banning adults from helping minors get an abortion without parental permission.
Sept. 21, 2024
Huntington Beach, saying parents have a ‘right to know,’ seeks to block a state law shielding teachers from having to disclose students’ gender identity.
Sept. 18, 2024
Opinion
If Gov. Newsom vetoes SB 1047, the forces of anti-regulation — AI companies — will have little incentive to work on alternatives.
Sept. 19, 2024
Ten years ago, California adopted a law to curb chronic overpumping of groundwater. Significant challenges remain, even as the state works toward its goals.
Sept. 17, 2024
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law to reunite a Jewish family with an Impressionist painting looted by Nazis. The law was designed to reverse a recent court ruling.
Sept. 16, 2024
In response to a Times and Capital & Main investigation, lawmakers say more enforcement and worker education is needed.
Aug. 21, 2024
Sean Combs and his bodyguard drugged and raped a woman and later showed video of the attack to others, a lawsuit alleges.